Great Britain’s Tom Pidcock Wins Eighth Cross-Country MTB World Cup in Andorra

Great Britain's Tom Pidcock claimed his eighth UCI Mountain Bike World Cup cross-country victory in Andorra, showcasing a commanding come-from-behind performance after starting from the fourth row. Pidcock overtook French champion Luca Martin by the halfway point, and Martin's mechanical issues on lap six further increased Pidcock's lead, allowing him to finish over 20 seconds ahead. Fellow Brit Charlie Aldridge secured the bronze medal, while Martin recovered to take second. Pidcock, who returned to mountain biking after focusing on road racing this season, noted the challenging high-altitude conditions and praised his clean race without mechanical problems. He is unlikely to compete in further World Cups this year, opting instead to contest the Vuelta a España for overall victory. Great Britain's former world champion Evie Richards finished sixth in the women's race.